As a health coach, I love love LOVE helping women lose weight, have more energy, fall in love with themselves, sleep better, de-stress and so much more!
There is so much information about nutrition out there. It feels like articles are always telling you to eat this and not eat that. New superfoods are constantly emerging and there are foods you may eat that are scientifically proven to cause horrific diseases practically every second. On top of that jumble of information, throw in the crazy busyness of your job, your family, your life and...phew! Where do you begin?
That's where I come in! As a health coach, I am able to help you navigate the waters of nutrition and lifestyle. Everybody's different so it's ridiculous to think that there's one miracle "diet" that will work for everyone. (Plus, I hate diets! They don't work.) I collaborate with my clients to find what works best for them. It's fantastic!
Today's weight loss tip is to DRINK WATER! It sounds so simple, but 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
Drink your way to weight loss. Feeling a little hungry? Try drinking a glass of water before you reach for a snack. Thirst is often confused with hunger. Drink a glass of water before your meals. This will help you eat less and feel satisfied.
How do you know if you're dehydrated? Here are some common symptoms that you may experience:
- Thirst
- Headache
- Irritability
- Weakness
- Dry Skin
- Cravings for sugar and salt
- Dizziness
- Dark urine
- Dry, sticky mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
One of the simplest ways to tell if you're dehydrated is to look at the color of you pee (seriously!). It should be a very pale yellow. If it's dark, that's a sign from your body to drink, drink, drink!
How much water should you be drinking? Strive for half your body weight in ounces every day. That means if you're 200 lbs, you need to drink 100 ounces (about 12.5 cups) of water. You need more if you exercise, drink caffeine, are in a hot/humid environment, high altitude, you're pregnant or breast feeding, you're ill and have diarrhea, vomiting or a urinary tract infection.
How much water should you be drinking? Strive for half your body weight in ounces every day. That means if you're 200 lbs, you need to drink 100 ounces (about 12.5 cups) of water. You need more if you exercise, drink caffeine, are in a hot/humid environment, high altitude, you're pregnant or breast feeding, you're ill and have diarrhea, vomiting or a urinary tract infection.
It may seem a bit overwhelming to drink so much, especially when you're not used to it. Here's a tip: keep a BPA free water bottle by your side during the day. Drink a little bit every 30 minutes or so (you can set a timer on your phone to help you remember). Keep refilling it. It may feel awkward for a few days, but you'll get used to it and your body will thank you!
What happens if you get tired of just drinking water all the time? Try drinking some herbal tea or add fresh fruit to your water. You can add strawberries, kiwis, raspberries, cucumber, mint, lemon, lime, the list goes on and on. You're only limited by your imagination, so get creative, think fun!
Let me know what you come up with! You are all wonderful!
Sources:
http://bodyecology.com/articles/dehydration_more_common_than_realize.php#.U6jm-Ba7tBU
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